"Spider-Man 3 might be a good place to stop". He is not tied contractually to any more Spider-Man movies and, while he is not completely closed to the idea of another one, he says "the odds were in favour of this being the last one".

The Blue Beetle debuted in 1939, rivaling such icons as Superman and Batman for longevity in comics, but not in popularity until his recent death and resurrection as a result of DC Comics’ hit Infinite Crisis series. Now, Comic Book Artist magazine’s Christopher Irving explores the history and uncovers the secrets lurking under the cover of the character’s comics in The Blue Beetle Companion! Follow his 60+ years of evolution—from the world of Fox Comics to an in-depth history of Charlton Comics—all the way to the hall of today’s DC Comics. Find out what really happened to infamous Golden Age publisher Victor FOX, and get an in-depth look at the Blue Beetle radio show and Jack “King” KIRBY’s Blue Beetle comic strip. Also, presented for the first time since 1939: the first appearance of The Blue Beetle from Mystery Men Comics #1! Featuring interviews with Will EISNER, Joe SIMON, Joe GILL, Roy THOMAS, Geoff JOHNS, Cully HAMNER, Keith GIFFEN, Len WEIN, and others, plus never-before-seen Blue Beetle designs by Alex ROSS and Alan WEISS, as well as artwork by Will EISNER, Charles NICHOLAS, Steve DITKO, Kevin MAGUIRE, and more! It also features an introduction by Tom DeHAVEN, the acclaimed author of the novel It’s Superman! and Derby Dugan’s Depression Funnies. Featuring a new cover by current Blue Beetle artist Cully HAMNER, this is the ultimate look at one of comicdom’s longest-living heroes!

The 128 page, 8 1/2" x 11" Trade Paperback with full color cover and black-and-white interiors retails for $16.95 in the U.S. and ships 21 February 2007.

Enchanting—that is the best word to describe the artwork of Charles VESS. Whether with his book illustrations, his paintings, or his comic book stories, Vess’ work has enchanted readers for years. The winner of two World Fantasy Awards (one with Neil GAIMAN for Best Short Story for Sandman #19; the second for Best Artist for Gaiman’s novel, Stardust, which will be a major motion picture in early 2007) and two Eisner Awards, Charles Vess has proven himself to be one of the greatest fantasy artists of our time. Chris Irving and Eric Nolen-Weathington are proud to present an in-depth look into Vess’ career and creative process in this latest volume of the Modern Masters series. This 120-page book features a career-spanning interview with tons of art, including many rare and unpublished pieces, a large gallery, and an 8-page color section on this true Modern Master: Charles Vess!

The 128 page, 8 1/2" x 11" Trade Paperback with full color cover, black-and-white interiors and an 8-page color section retails for $14.95 in the U.S. and ships 21 February 2007.

ALIENS: CAULDRONDIANE CAREY (W)On sale May 9 Novel, 275 pages $6.99 TPB, 4 1/8" x 6 7/8" Space: the most hostile environment in the universe. In the cargo hold of the spaceship Virginia, a hive of hibernating aliens begins to awake. Meanwhile, on the Umiak, an elite troupe of cadets is forced into servitude by an unscrupulous captain taking the ship to a smuggler's rendezvous with the eerily silent Virginia . When the cadets unsuspectingly transport the aliens onboard, they start a battle for their lives, fighting the smugglers, the captain, and the monsters who among them. The war is about to begin . . . • The worldwide Aliens audience has made the films top box office earners since 1979 and the books bestsellers in bookstores since 1992. • Will appeal to fans of military science fiction novels such as David Drake's Grimmer than Hell and Hammer's Slammers series. • Diane Carey's fan following from her earlier Aliens novel from DH Press, as well as numerous Star Trek novels and New York Times bestsellers will enjoy this novel. • DH Press title

APPLESEED VOLUME 2: PROMETHEUS UNBOUNDSHIROW MASAMUNE (W/A) On sale May 30 b&w, 192 pages $14.95 $13.22 from Amazon.TPB, 8 ¼ " x 5 3/4 " You can't have a perfect society without perfect people, and the only perfect people are the ones you can manufacture. The governing body of Olympus, an urban utopia created from the ashes of World War III, is about to bring paradise crashing down around their ears as they seek to regulate the minds and bodies of the human race . . . or fully replace them with cyborg substitutes. Deunan and Briareos, still new to the city, find themselves in the unlikely position of having to hold together this house of cards. Their strategy? Destroy the old foundation and pray everything stands while new underpinnings are forged! From the imagination of Ghost in the Shell creator Shirow Masamune comes the manga masterpiece Appleseed , an epic cyberpunk vision deftly balancing hardcore techno-science, wry political commentary, and explosive action. A visionary work that inspired the wildly popular animated film, Appleseed is now presented for the first time in America in right-to-left reading format, as originally published in Japan.

BERSERK VOLUME 17KENTARO MIURA (W/A) On sale May 30 b&w, 240 pages $13.95 TPB, 5 1/8 " x 7 1/4 " Renegade devil-slayer Guts, the Black Swordsman, may be the bane of the demonic realm, but the citizenry of Midland, the kingdom he formerly served, aren't exactly members of his fan club, either. When the holier-than-thou Knights of the Holy Iron Chain capture Guts and decide to whip (literally) some repentance into him, Guts develops a few ideas of his own . . . like taking the Iron Chain's leader hostage and showing her that when Hell comes calling, the only thing worth praying for is a sword! Created by Kentaro Miura, Berserk is an out-of-control manga flashfire, a searing epic of blazing action, blasphemous horror, and black humor that has left scorched earth and toasted readers in its fiery wake. Burn, baby, burn! • Comes shrink wrapped and carries an 18+ content advisory.

BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL #123 : BAREFOOT part 2 (of 5)HIROAKI SAMURA (W/A) On sale March 14 b&w, 32 pages $2.99 Ongoing In part two of the intense “Barefoot” story arc, Rin's hard work as an amateur spy pays off, and she becomes closer friends with Döa as her quest to find Manji continues. Kagimura's dark experiments are revitalized, Manji falls into dreamland, and twisted Doc Burando's dreams come true. Karukozawa and Toraemon, the “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern” of Samura's savage samurai epic, provide a little comic relief. Our color back cover feature this month is a unique Hiroaki Samura geisha pinup, colored by frequent Blade of the Immortal contributor Dan Jackson! • 2006 Eagle Award winner for Favourite Manga Title. • Winner of Japan's prestigious Media Arts Award and America's own Will Eisner Award. • FIFTEEN volumes of this modern classic available in the Dark Horse backlist!

B.P.R.D.: GARDEN OF SOULS #1 (of 5)MIKE MIGNOLA (W/Cover), JOHN ARCUDI (W), GUY DAVIS (A), and DAVE STEWART (C) On sale March 14 FC, 32 pages $2.99 Miniseries Abe Sapien's past has caught up with him, sending the B.P.R.D. to the South China Sea and into the jungles of Indonesia in this new five-part series from Hellboy creator Mike Mignola with co-writer John Arcudi and artist Guy Davis. • Abe finally comes face-to-face with figures from his past as Langdon Caul.

BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER #1JOSS WHEDON (W), GEORGES JEANTY (A), and JO CHEN (Cover) On sale March 7 FC, 32 pages $2.99 Miniseries Since the destruction of the Hellmouth, the Slayers—newly legion—have gotten organized and are kicking some serious undead butt. But not everything's fun and firearms, as an old enemy reappears and Dawn experiences some serious growing pains . . .

Buffy creator Joss Whedon brings Buffy back to Dark Horse in this direct follow-up to season seven of the smash-hit TV series. • Joss Whedon writes Season 8! Only available at Dark Horse!

CLASSIC DC CHARACTER #3: WONDER WOMANOn sale June 6 Limited edition of only 2,000 hand-numbered pieces Comes packaged in a litho-printed tin box and included is a booklet about the character and a vintage-style pinback button $49.99 Dark Horse Comics and DC Direct, DC Comics' action figure and collectible company, have the collector market buzzing about a new series of vintage-style statuettes featuring four of DC Comics' best-known characters. This month we feature the third statue in the series—Wonder Woman. The sculpting and packaging design are inspired by the original “Golden Age” version of the Amazon Princess, and echoes the look and feel of her earliest comic appearances.

CLASSIC PEANUTS CHARACTER #6: PEPPERMINT PATTYOn sale May 16 5 " tall limited to 650 pieces Includes booklet and button $39.95 Inspired by “syroco” sculptures that were popular in the 1930s and '40s, the ten new statuettes from Dark Horse are designed and manufactured in a style consistent with the earlier figures. This month we feature the sixth statue in the series—Peppermint Patty. Produced in a limited edition of hand-numbered copies, the figure is fully painted and ready to display.

CONAN #38 TIMOTHY TRUMAN (W), CARY NORD (P/Cover, and RICHARD ISANOVE (C) On sale March 21 FC, 32 pages $2.99 Ongoing Cursed and betrayed. Jiara's treachery comes to a head as she proves once and for all that her affection was for the contents of Conan's purse, not his pants. And Nestor learns that his own loyalty to the Cimmerian may cost him more than he had bargained for—in this life and the next! The second part of the prelude to the Conan classic “Rogues in the House,” told in the Robert E. Howard tradition by celebrated storytellers Timothy Truman, Cary Nord, and new Conan colorist Richard Isanove ( Wolverine: Origin ).

CONAN AND THE MIDNIGHT GOD #3 (of 5)JOSHUA DYSART (W), WILL CONRAD (P), JUAN FERREYRA (C), and JASON ALEXANDER (Cover) On sale March 7 FC, 32 pages $2.99 Miniseries The echoes of Ra-Sidh's sorcery take on a grotesque new form as Conan and his men ride deeper into Stygia. Conan and the Midnight God continues an exciting new chapter in the adventures of the barbarian king. • Follow-up to Funcom's Age of Conan comic, distributed to 450,000 readers. • Cover by Wizard cover-of-the-month artist Jason Alexander.

CONAN: THE HALL OF THE DEAD AND OTHER STORIESKURT BUSIEK (W), MIKE MIGNOLA (W), TIM TRUMAN (W), CARY NORD (P), and DAVE STEWART (C) On sale May 9 FC, 200 pages $24.95 HC, 7 " x 10 " On sale June 20 FC, 200 pages $15.95 TPB7 " x 10 "Know, O Prince, that in an age undreamed of, shining kingdoms lay spread across the world like blue mantles beneath the stars. Hither came Conan the Cimmerian; black-haired, sullen-eyed, sword in hand, a thief, a reaver, a slayer, with gigantic melancholies and gigantic mirth, to tread the jeweled thrones of the Earth under his sandaled feet . . . Conan: The Hall of the Dead concludes writer Kurt Busiek's ( JLA/Avengers , Astro City ) critically acclaimed run, paving the way for new writer Tim Truman ( Conan and the Songs of the Dead ) and featuring a story by Hellboy creator Mike Mignola! Eisner award-nominated artist Cary Nord ( Daredevil ), and Eisner award-winning color artist Dave Stewart ( Ultimate Fantastic Four , DC: The New Frontier ) continue their groundbreaking run on Dark Horse's best-selling Conan series with three of the best writers in comics today .

CRIMINAL MACABRE: TWO RED EYES #4STEVE NILES (W), KYLE HOTZ (A), MICHELLE MADSEN (C), and TIM BRADSTREET (Cover) On sale Mar. 21 FC, 32 pages $2.99 Miniseries The most harrowing Criminal Macabre series ever is about to take a shocking turn . . . and if you thought Cal McDonald was messed up before, you have no idea how bad things are about to get for him. Nosferatu, the world's oldest vampire, has come calling for Cal. It's too bad he met Cal's ex Sabrina first. With Sabrina as bait, Cal has no choice but to play along with the ancient bloodsucker's sick and twisted game. Still recovering from his hospitalization, vilified and newly sober, Cal's never been in worse shape than this. And just when he thought things couldn't get any worse . . . they get much, much worse.

EDEN: IT'S AN ENDLESS WORLD! VOLUME 7HIROKI ENDO (W/A) On sale May 2 b&w, 216 pages $12.95 TPB, 5 " x 7 " Delving into the drug cartel politics of South America's post-pandemic future, Hiroki Endo ( Tanpenshu ) offers up the most complex volume of Eden yet. Elijah initiates a shaky alliance with the Automater, a half-cyborg female crime boss, in order to glean more information about Pedro, the sadistic gangster who mutilated one of Elijah's friends. In a compelling twist, we find out about Pedro's past, his admirable commitment to his brother, and the intricate plan that he hatches in an attempt to save the life of another loved one. As rival gangs fight for power in post-apocalyptic cities, Endo delivers moments of brutal torture, shifting alliances, and poignant reflection, along with his trademark flashes of unexpected violence. • “Hiroki Endo's Eden is a demonstration of what science fiction can offer when thoughtfully engaging the world rather than just offering tired parables.” —Scott Green, Ain't It Cool News

FEAR AGENT VOLUME 2—MY WARRICK REMENDER (W) and JEROME OPENA (A) On sale May 30 FC, 136 pages $14.95 $10.19 at Amazon.TPB, 7 " x 10 " Lost, beaten, and trapped in the past, Heath Huston must face the demons of his inevitable future when he finds himself face to face with the automaton regime responsible for robbing him of all he loves. With the knowledge that the Feeders are progressing ever closer to Earth, will Heath be able to get payback from the automaton empire in time to save his home planet from the scourge of an alien infestation? Fan favorite and Russ Manning Award-winner Jerome Opeña joins critically acclaimed scribe Rick Remender for this exciting chapter in the life of Heath Huston, Alien Exterminator. • Collects Fear Agent issues #5-10.

GHOST IN THE SHELL 1.5: HUMAN-ERROR PROCESSOR #6 (of 8)SHIROW MASAMUNE (W/A) On sale March 21 FC, 24 pages $2.99 Miniseries Another grisly murder has been committed, and again the unidentified victim has a military tattoo that's been found on all the bodies in a series of brutal slayings. Section 9 special agents Togusa and Azuma find a destroyed cyborg at the scene, the same killer 'borg who nearly did them in in a previous encounter. Also found are the prints of the last surviving member of the now-slaughtered military team. Is he the final name on the hit list, or is he the mastermind crossing off the names? Ghost in the Shell 1.5: Human-Error Processor presents for the first time in America the “lost” Ghost in the Shell stories, created by Shirow Masamune after completing work on the original Ghost in the Shell manga and prior to his tour-de-force, Ghost in the Shell 2: Man-Machine Interface . This deluxe-format issue concludes “Mines of Mind,” the third of four Ghost in the Shell tales.

GLOOMY BEAR HEAT SENSATIVE MUGOn sale Feb. 21 Heat-Sensitive 11 oz. Mug $14.99 Gloomy Bear wins every time! No matter how many times Pity imagines a peaceful life with his favorite bear, Gloomy reminds him of the harsh reality of their bear-to-human relationship. Our latest Gloomy Bear product, the heat-sensitive mug, shows Gloomy giving a swift and bloody kick to his innocent boy owner, Pity, until you add a hot beverage . . . then you see the loving life that Pity dreams of. Gloomy's creator, Chack, has specially designed this mug for Dark Horse and it gets our cute and violent seal of approval!

GRENDEL ARCHIVE EDITIONMATT WAGNER (W/A) On sale May 30 b&w w/FC, 104 pages $14.95 HC, 6 " x 9 " For twenty-five years, the true origin of Matt Wagner's Eisner Award-winning anti-hero, Grendel, has remained largely unseen, available exclusively to collectors able to pay high prices for extremely rare, out-of-print issues. Now, for the first time anywhere, Dark Horse collects the original appearance of Grendel! A successful novelist by day, Hunter Rose becomes the unstoppable assassin Grendel by night, the leader of a vast criminal empire opposed by the mysterious wolf Argent. Containing the black-and-white interiors and full-color covers of Primer #2 and Grendel #1-3 originally published by Comico, this handsome hardcover volume is an essential piece of comics history, presenting the earliest work of Matt Wagner, the legendary creator behind such acclaimed projects as Mage , Sandman Mystery Theatre , and Batman: The Monster Men among many others. With new cover art by Wagner, the Grendel Archive Edition is a must-have for Grendel fans and the ultimate starting point for those interested in one of the most influential creator-owned comics of the last quarter century!• Reprints the very first black-and-white appearance of Grendel in celebration of the character's 25 th anniversary.

GUNSMITH CATS OMNIBUS VOLUME 2KENICHI SONODA (W/A) On sale May 30 B&w, 472 pages $16.95 TPB, 5 " x 7 " How would you like a fat, fun book full of sexy girls shooting guns and blowing things up, all while driving hot cars and fighting the mob? And while you're at it, make it a manga! Rally Vincent and Minnie-May Hopkins run a gunsmith shop in Chicago by the day . . . but they have a side business as bounty hunters, and there are none better than they are. That's rare for two girls in their late teens! But you can bet Kenichi Sonoda will make you want to believe it. Presented for the first time in the authentic Japanese format, these giant-sized volumes are action-packed, unretouched, and sure to please the gun nuts, auto buffs, and manga maniacs! • Comes shrink wrapped and carries an 18+ content advisory.

HANAMI: INTERNATIONAL LOVE STORY VOLUME 1PLUS (W) and SUNG JAE PARK (A) On sale May 16 b&w, 208 pages $9.95 TPB, 5" x 7 3/8" Seventeen-year-old Joonho Suk just had the best day of his life. He finally got the guts to ask out his big crush, Sae-un, and she said yes!! But after floating home on cloud nine, he found . . . his family packing up to move to Seoul?! Now tossed into a big new city and lovesick for the girl still in Suwon, Joonho runs into weird characters at every turn. First there's the young girl who speaks a strange language and has enormous strength, then a wayward cat causes another—Hanami—to wipe out on her bike! She's okay, but Joonho might not be once her massive grandfather shows up and thinks he's to blame . . . ! Hanami's sweet nature quickly charms Joonho, and he discovers that his new school, including a self-styled blonde Casanova, is already abuzz over his cute Japanese neighbor. But what about Sae-un? And what on earth is the Babe Patrol Research Center?! Discover a completely entertaining read and one of the most popular comics Korea has to offer. • Smash hit Hanami: International Love Story always ranks in the Korean comics magazine IQ Jump 's popular top five! • Presented in its original Korean format and translated by the mother/son team of Anna Kirk and Derek Kirk Kim! • Continuing Dark Horse's exciting foray into the world of first-class Korean comics.

HELLBOY ANIMATED MINI-BUST: LIZ SHERMANOn sale Mar. 14 • 6.5 " tall • Limited edition • $39.99 Introducing the third mini-bust in a series inspired by Hellboy Animated it's Liz Sherman! We find that Liz perfectly compliments and balances the rest of the line, which includes Hellboy and Abe Sapien. This 6.5 " tall, limited-edition mini-bust captures Liz's fiery personality. Don't forget to go to hellboyanimated.typepad.com for the Production diary of the episodes!

MONSTER THEATER SHOW PVC SETS Monster Theater Show figures are original interpretations by dKiller Panda based on classic horror themes. You're sure to love these super-deformed figures from SD Toys! Collect them all! On sale Apr. 18

OUTER ORBIT #4 (of 4) ZACH HOWARD (W/A), SEAN MURPHY (W/A), HANS RODIONOFF (W), and CHARLIE KIRCHOFF (C) On sale March 28 FC, 32 pages $2.99 Miniseries Let's add up just exactly how stupid our intergalactic super zeros are, shall we? Did they blab to a poker-playing group of gangsters about the existence of a priceless idol? Check. And where to find it? Check. And that the key to open its lock box is around Krunk's neck? Check and mate. Suffice it to say, the crooks decide to go all-in and take Krunk's key and snatch the idol from the ultra-hot, and ultra-hot-tempered, Neoki, who's waiting for a mystery buyer to pony up hella cash for the treasured artifact. Of course, big bad Krunk isn't about to give up the key without a lot of collateral damage, and the boys manage to escape the mayhem and head toward the rendezvous with Neoki. With the gangsters in hot pursuit. And with the bounty-hunting Seekers in even hotter pursuit. Maybe all these thugs wouldn't be so eager to catch up if they knew Quinn still has a ticking time-bomb around his neck!

PERHAPANAUTS: SECOND CHANCESTODD DEZAGO (W), CRAIG ROUSSEAU (A/Cover), and RICO RENZI (C) On sale May 23 FC, 128 pages $15.95 TPB, 7 " x 10 " They Got a SECOND CHANCE and now YOU DO TOO! If you're one of those people who “waits for the trade” (Yeah, I'm talkin' to YOU, Sonny-Jim!), then make sure you don't miss YOUR second chance to pick up THEIR second chance with Perhapanauts: Second Chances, the new trade collecting the team's most recent cryptozoological caper! Beset by the voracious eating-machines called the SKORM, our heroes are left with many questions when an envoy of Perhapanauts from the future come back to rescue their former selves! Are they still on the path to their “destiny” after they confront the enigmatic DOVER DEMON and travel through the bizarre dimension confluence called…the “PERHAPS”…? • Collecting the four-issue miniseries.

SERENITY PVC SETOn sale May 16 Featuring Jayne (4 " tall), Mal (3.9 " tall), and River (3.45 " tall) Packaged in deluxe, full-color window box $17.99 Serenity fans rejoice! The master sculptors at Gentle Giant Studios have taken full-size 3-D digital scans of the main actors from Joss Wheden's blockbuster film Serenity and created a fabulous, realistically detailed PVC set of the favorite three crew members. This process has allowed us to achieve an unprecedented level of accurate detail, both in terms of the distinctive likenesses and the accessories and costumes. Since you can't get these actors to come visit you at home and sit on your bookshelf or computer, this is probably the next best thing! This is part of a continuing program of officially licensed Serenity items from Dark Horse, so watch this space for new releases.

SHAMAN WARRIOR VOLUME 3PARK JOONG-KI (W/A) On sale May 30 b&w. 208 pages $12.95 TPB, 5" x 7 3/8" Outlawed and marked for death by a kingdom they once served, the Shaman Warriors of Kugai are a dying breed of disturbingly powerful, mystical killing machines. Political misinformation has led the citizens and soldiers of Kugai to fear the once-respected Shamen. As the King's soldiers begin to comb the desert fringes of civilization for survivors, twisted Death Lords also hunt the Shamen and their followers. Batu hopes to protect the child in his care from the chaos and fear that has engulfed the land, but the daughter of one of the strongest Shamen ever cannot be shielded from her destiny. When a gang of colorful, bloodthirsty assassins closes in on Batu and his ward, surprising new allies reveal themselves—ready to defend this special child with their lives! Shaman Warrior is a lavishly illustrated, violent fantasy epic with breakneck action sequences, imaginative characters, and moments of pure horror that will appeal to fans of Blade of the Immortal and Lone Wolf and Cub . • Translated by the mother/son team of Taesoon Kang and Derek Kirk Kim.

SOCK MONKEY: THE INCHES INCIDENT #4 (of 4)TONY MILLIONAIRE (W/A) On sale March 21 b&w, 24 pages $2.99 Miniseries Sock Monkey and his pals sail home in the sea-worthy piano. The captain takes the Sock Monkey into his confidence as they inspect the hold. They are taking on water and in danger of foundering, and the captain suspects one of the passengers of being responsible for the impending disaster. Great high jinks on the high seas!

SPACE PINCHYTONY TAKEZAKI (W/A) On sale May 23 b&w, 224 pages $15.95 TPB, 7 " x 10 " Previously solicited as single issues, the crazy, sexy, and relentless Space Pinchy is back! This time as a trade paperback! The last of the Pinch tribe, Pinchy travels through the stars in search of treasures left behind by her ancestors, and it's never an easy hunt. But one thing is for certain, it's always hilarious. From the crazy manga mind of Tony Takezaki, Space Pinchy is a frenetic series of sexy high jinks, rendered in beautiful, 3D-curvy color. Join Pinchy and her naughty alien companion, Audrey Q as they somehow escape the most dire and ridiculous consequences Takezaki can think up! • Comes shrink wrapped and carries an 18+ content advisory.

Step by deadly step Maul infiltrates Black Sun, eliminating its lieutenants and working his way into its inner sanctum. Yet those who rule this society of evil do not intend to be vanquished so easily. It's all-out action as the darkest forces in the galaxy vie for power in a battle that will have dire consequences for the future of the Republic.

Each month, the Star Wars 30th Anniversary Collection series will bring readers a limited-edition hardcover of the best of Dark Horse's Star Wars graphic novels. Available only through Direct Market retail outlets, each volume's print run is limited to initial orders and will not be reprinted.

STAR WARS: LEGACY #10JOHN OSTRANDER (W), COLIN WILSON (A), BRAD ANDERSON (C), and DAVE ROSS (Cover) On sale March 14 FC, 32 pages $2.99 Ongoing Once bitter enemies, Imperials loyal to the deposed Emperor Roan Fel meet with representatives from the remnants of the Galactice Alliance to discuss joining forces against the Sith. However, two spies have been thrown into the mix, each with different orders, their determination to complete their missions putting them on an explosive collision course.

Meanwhile, Cade Skywalker remains missing, yet still pursued by those bent on ignoring his desire to be left alone.

Will a new alliance be forged to defeat Darth Krayt's minions, or will betrayal shatter the galaxy's last best hope for freedom? Will Skywalker's refuge be discovered? More importantly, what will happen to those who find him? Find out in this pivotal issue of Star Wars Legacy ! • This is the future of Star Wars , the continuation of the story that started in the original trilogy, and none of it has been seen before.

STAR WARS: KNIGHTS OF THE OLD REPUBLIC #15JOHN JACKSON MILLER (W), BRIAN CHING (A/Cover), and MICHAEL ATIYEH (C) On sale March 28 FC, 32 pages $2.99 Ongoing The “Days of Fear” story arc reaches its explosive conclusion in a story of dangerous visions, unheeded warnings, and decisions made too late! Fugitive Padawan Zayne Carrick faces his darkest moments so far as a desperate attempt to avert a cataclysmic disaster drives him into the arms of his enemies. Zayne puts his life on the line in an attempt to save those who don't even realize the grave fate they face, but will his sacrifice be in vain? Meanwhile, the small-time con Gryph has happened upon big-time profit, but if he doesn't keep his greed in check, this seeming success story could quickly turn tragic! • Unforgettable characters, thrill-a-minute plot twists, and fast-paced action nearly 4,000 years before the Death Star in the hottest Star Wars story this side of the movies!

STAR WARS: KNIGHTS OF THE OLD REPUBLIC—FLASHPOINT VOLUME 2JOHN JACKSON MILLER (W), BRIAN CHING (A/COVER), DUSTIN WEAVER (A), HARVEY TOLIBAO (A), MICHAEL ATIYEH (C), and JAY DAVID RAMOS (C) On sale May 16 FC, 144 pages $18.95 TPB, 7 " x 10 " Nearly 4,000 years before the Death Star, fugitive Padawan Zayne Carrick's quest to clear his name for the alleged murder of his fellow Jedi-in-training brings him head to head with the galaxy's most feared fighting force—the Mandalorians! Along with a petty crook named Gryph and Elbee the grouchy droid, Zayne is a passenger aboard the Last Resort , a renegade ship piloted by the senile genius Camper and his fierce protector Jarael. Together, this motley crew will face kidnappings, hijackings, maniacal scientists, Mandalorian traitors, bumbling bounty-hunting brothers, and a few really big explosions. Collecting issues #7-12 of the ongoing comic book series Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic , this volume launches our lovable heroes into one of the most outrageous and exciting adventures since Luke Skywalker learned the ways of the Force!

STAR WARS: PANEL TO PANEL VOLUME 2— EXPANDING THE UNIVERSERANDY STRADLEY (W) and VARIOUS (A) On sale May 30 FC, 192 pages $19.95 HC, 10 " x 12 " From 5,000 years before Luke Skywalker first picked up a lightsaber to nearly 150 years after the events in Return of the Jedi , Dark Horse Comics has chronicled the major events in every era of the Star Wars galaxy in amazing drawings and paintings by some of the most accomplished artists in our own galaxy. In this all-new companion to the first Star Wars Panel to Panel volume, we've spotlighted not only the stunning work of comics' greatest artists, but also the legion of characters Dark Horse has contributed to Star Wars ' Expanded Universe—characters who have not only carried the romance and adventure of the galaxy far, far away far beyond the events in the films, but those who have made the jump from the pages of comic books to television and the silver screen! Every Star Wars fan will cherish this look back, forward, and beyond!

Glenn Barr Journal5 1/2 " x 8 1/2" spiral-bound journal 128 pages $9.99 Introducing two new additions to the Dark Horse Deluxe stationery and journal line! Following the success of her compelling and wonderful book Lonely Hearts , Dark Horse is proud to present the companion piece: the “Love Blows” journal. Designed by Tara and bearing reflections of that common sentiment, this journal is a must-have for any Tara McPherson fan.

Glenn Barr's robots, creatures, and vixens live in a seedy yet swinging 1960's universe, drenched in the haze of a post-industrial hangover. From Detroit, Glenn's artwork mixes pop culture elements with pulp art and cartoons, creating paintings that are mesmerizing in both their simplicity and depth. Glenn has shown his artwork in many galleries from Seattle and San Francisco to New York City, and his works have been featured in a variety of comics and graphic novels. We are excited to offer this stationery set and journal by Glenn, look for more Glenn Barr products in the coming months!

TANPENSHU VOLUME 2HIROKI ENDO (W/A) On sale May 30 b&w, 224 pages $12.95 TPB, 5 " x 7 " In Tanpenshu volume two, Hiroki Endo passionately explores the many problems and social difficulties that people face, while growing up and while seeking to find their roles in a violent, precarious world. In “Hang,” a short and steamy science fiction romp, two lovers try to look beyond a twisted, dysfunctional family life to strengthen the ties that bind them together. In other stories, a struggling art student tries to survive an early midlife crisis and his feelings towards high school girls and androids, a young painter with yakuza connections and sick fantasies struggles to balance his personal passions with his family's honor, and the two teenagers in Endo's delightfully perverted “Boys Don't Cry” vignette lament their shortcomings. Deep, compelling, and brilliantly illustrated, these shocking tales are unflinching glimpses at desperate attempts to find companionship and meaning, and they are delivered with the same detailed illustrations and surprising plot twists found in all of Hiroki Endo's works.

USAGI YOJIMBO #101STAN SAKAI (W/A) On sale March 28 b&w, 24 pages $2.99 Ongoing A lethal game of cat-and-mouse catches Usagi in its trap as the rabbit ronin steps in to protect an ally, only to become a victim himself! Ousted by the head of the Neko Ninja Clan, Chizu is an outcast, on the run from the same assassins she once considered her brothers and sisters. When her former comrades catch up to her, Usagi raises his sword in her defense. However, in the heat of battle, Usagi is struck by a poison dart. Now, Chizu has mere hours to find an antidote while her enemies continue their deadly pursuit. As the poison takes hold, Usagi's mind is driven into a twisted nightmare. Will he ever recover? Find out in “Fever Dream,” this month in Usagi Yojimbo !

"Lost" will be airing an hour later--10 p.m. instead of 9 p.m. ET--when it returns from hiatus Feb. 7. The switch is so "Lost" won't be up against "American Idol" on Fox.

As for what will compete against "Idol," ABC has decided that laughter -- and games -- are the best medicine. Net has slotted its laffer "Knights of Prosperity" Wednesdays at 9 p.m., directly against the "Idol" results show. It'll be paired at 9:30 with another new comedy, "In Case of Emergency."

Laffer hour is set to debut Jan. 3, a month before "Day Break" was set to end its run. ABC News programming will fill the 10 p.m. Wednesday slot in January before "Lost" returns.

"The U.S. Versus John Lennon," which documents the Nixon Administration's attempts to boot the Beatle out of the country due to his political influence, will be out on DVD Feb. 13. Extras include a Walter Cronkite interview with the Beatles. You can pre-order the disk now for $19.59 from Amazon.

More Doctor Who: Here's a UK Radio Times cover promoting the series' upcoming Christmas episode.

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Will a live-action "Justice League" series spin out of "Smallville"? Maybe.

Aquaman, Flash and Cyborg will be returning to The CW's Smallville -- which has also featured Green Arrow and Martian Manhunter -- for an upcoming episode called "Justice." The episode, which is under tight wraps by the network and Warner Bros. Television, will be one of Smallville's most expensive and ambitious of the season.

Now, a source tells The Comics Continuum that DC Comics heroes will likely again be appearing in another episode of Smallville before the sixth season is over.

Devil’s Due will launch Sheena with a 99-Cent Sheena Preview Special in March by Robert Rodi with de Souza and Aratow, with pencils by Steven Cummings, and two covers by Tim Seely. The publisher plans to launch their first Sheena limited series in June. The titles will be available on pullboxonline.com.

To viewers raised on Mr. Krofft’s Saturday morning shows — with their kaleidoscopic visions of young protagonists in fantastic, far-off places, surrounded by exotic creatures and unencumbered by adult authority figures — it will come as no surprise that he resides in a wonderland of his own making. Since the mid-1970s he has lived on a four-and-a-half acre estate in the Hollywood Hills, in a two-story wood-and-brick home he designed himself, with vines, ferns and cactuses planted in every corner. A continuous stream of New Age music wafts from speakers in each room, and a sizable treehouse surrounds a tall eucalyptus tree that grows by his pool.

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The BBC has released details on this year's "Doctor Who" Christmas episode airing in the UK:

Award-winning comedy actress Catherine Tate and Sarah Parish star alongside David Tennant in a special Christmas edition of the time-travelling adventure.

Bride-to-be Donna mysteriously vanishes as she prepares to marry her boyfriend Lance in a glittering ceremony on Christmas Eve. She suddenly appears, to her complete astonishment, in the Tardis with the Doctor.

As the Tardis races to get to the church on time, the Doctor and Donna are closely watched by the sinister figure of The Empress of Racnoss from her throne in her spaceship. It soon becomes clear that Donna is the key to an ancient alien plan to destroy the Earth.